architect of its Disney+ streaming serviceMr. Mayer succeeds former colleague John Skipper, a one-time head of Disney’s ESPN who had been chairman of DAZN since 2018. Mr. Skipper is leaving to launch a content company called Meadowlark Media but will remain on the DAZN board and serve as an adviser.
Unlike Mr. Skipper, who was executive chairman and very involved in the day-to-day operations, Mr. Mayer won’t have the executive title. He said in an interview he will serve more as a strategist to guide the company’s global aspirations.to DAZN’s controlling shareholder, Access Industries. Mr. Mayer had the task of creating Disney+ from the ground up, including spearheading key acquisitions such as BAMTech LLC, which provides the technological backbone for the service. He is also known for his deal making, having overseen the acquisitions of Pixar Entertainment, Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm while at Disney.
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DAZN will soon overtake ESPN which is faltering badly.
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